Incidentally – Derek Sprawson: Paintings 2021–24

Exhibition:
15 November 2024 – 5 January 2025
Angear Centre, Lakeside Arts

‘Derek Sprawson’s recent abstract paintings deliberately avoid literal imagery. They are painted in dilute veils of acrylic, soaked into the fabric of the canvas. Simple screen-like shapes contain subtle tones of subdued colour that propose scenarios with unusual, ‘incidental’ lighting conditions.’

This exhibition runs alongside a complementary exhibition ‘Derek Sprawson – Recent Paintings’ at Beam Gallery and is a rare opportunity for Nottingham audiences to experience the breadth of Derek Sprawson’s recent painting practice.

Both exhibitions are accompanied by a free catalogue featuring an essay on the artist’s work by Nicholas Alfrey, titled ‘Incidentally: Paintings, 2021–2024’.